[Well, he's following Azul's logic in building this "flavor profile" and recognizing the names of the flavors easily enough, but somehow feels like whether or not he actually knew what cardamom tasted like, he'd still be out of his depth.]
It's very... fresh. [Frown. Is that the right word?] It's sweet the way I like it, I don't know if others would agree, but... If I were a customer I'd be satisfied.
[Slurp]
But I think maybe... I'd need to spend a little time behind the bar with you to really know what you're talking about. I'm not exactly familiar with the modern options, you see.
[His entire demeanor brightens, eyes lighting up a bit at the review, seemingly enough to satisfy the fish's ego.]
Well, that can certainly be arranged.
[Pauses briefly to direct the employee in putting things away when they return, though he does move to take half their load, setting it on the other end of the bartop]
[Watching this from over the rim of this terribly delicious beverage while Azul slinks his way over to the other end of the bar to do... something?
He's not really too concerned about what that something is, since he's a little busy following the lines and softened angles of Azul's body while he dodges and curves the employees to get to his destination. He's more graceful than Envy is... it may take some practice to really get down, but surely he'll figure it out one day. In the meantime, he will merely watch this fascinating display of finesse.]
[Returns after a while longer, emerging from behind the bar and claiming the seat next to Envy, crossing his legs at the ankle. Without missing a beat he curls his fingers around Envy’s glass, lifting it to taste the drink himself after reaching up to tuck his hair behind his ear. Living in the ocean, one gets used to being on alert, so while Azul felt eyes on him, he feels no need to address it, least of all now. He is used to being watched, mostly for worse.]
[Of course he's helping himself to the drink he made... It makes sense. But it still ruffles Envy's nonexistent feathers to see him do just that. The audacity of this witch.
But he won't allow himself to get riled up again so soon. And not here at this cute little bar in Heaven.
Leaning in, he lowers his voice to keep their conversation from floating towards any would be eavesdroppers.]
[Reaches for the shaker, refilling the glass with the remainder with one hand, keeping the strainer in place as he pours and humming idly in question as he does]
Hmm?
[He leans in with one eyebrow arched, also lowering his voice to match Envy’s tone, almost conspiratorial]
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It's very... fresh. [Frown. Is that the right word?] It's sweet the way I like it, I don't know if others would agree, but... If I were a customer I'd be satisfied.
[Slurp]
But I think maybe... I'd need to spend a little time behind the bar with you to really know what you're talking about. I'm not exactly familiar with the modern options, you see.
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Well, that can certainly be arranged.
[Pauses briefly to direct the employee in putting things away when they return, though he does move to take half their load, setting it on the other end of the bartop]
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He's not really too concerned about what that something is, since he's a little busy following the lines and softened angles of Azul's body while he dodges and curves the employees to get to his destination. He's more graceful than Envy is... it may take some practice to really get down, but surely he'll figure it out one day. In the meantime, he will merely watch this fascinating display of finesse.]
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But he won't allow himself to get riled up again so soon. And not here at this cute little bar in Heaven.
Leaning in, he lowers his voice to keep their conversation from floating towards any would be eavesdroppers.]
What are you getting up to over there~?
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Hmm?
[He leans in with one eyebrow arched, also lowering his voice to match Envy’s tone, almost conspiratorial]
I wanted to test it.
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[He places his hand over the mouth of the glass after Azul is done pouring, drawing his fingertip around the rim.]
I know you're not talking about the drink.
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Well, of course. And what do you think?
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Really?
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[Tilts his head, raising both brows, then steals away the beverage for another drink.]
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You had me going for a moment there.
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You're fucking with me.
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[Snags the drink again while Envy thinks about that]
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On the one hand this could just be a way for Azul to get his ego stroked.
On the other, the idea that there can, in fact, be more beautiful creatures than Azul is... Beyond unnecessary and completely devastating.
Envy groans and rubs at his face, shaking his head.]
I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear that.
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I am not even the most attractive guy at my school.
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No more, please. My self esteem is already raw.
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And then leans his elbow on the bar, blinking expectantly at him.]
Azul, sweetheart. What's my name~?
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[Huffs through his nose and snatches the drink back.]
It wasn't always so bad, but I guess it wouldn't be hell if I wasn't miserable.
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[Waving down the employee to make Azul himself something]
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Something very important was taken from me when I passed through the gate.
[Because he's fully convinced that's how he's ended up here.]
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